Table 5.
The effect of whole-plant corn silage on the alpha diversity of the fecal microorganisms of Hezuo pigs.
| Items | CON | Whole-Plant Corn Silage Addition Level (%) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 10 | 15 | ||
| Chao1 index | 1635.86 ± 129.71 | 1715.04 ± 126.08 | 1984.53 ± 80.11 | 1950.31 ± 104.02 |
| Observed index | 1544.82 ± 133.14 | 1620.38 ± 118.79 | 1891.58 ± 80.88 | 1890 ± 106.08 |
| Shannon index | 7.36 ± 0.23 c | 7.87 ± 0.15 bc | 8.24 ± 0.14 ab | 8.79 ± 0.22 a |
| Simpson index | 0.94 ± 0.01 b | 0.97 ± 0.01 a | 0.97 ± 0.01 a | 0.99 ± 0.01 a |
In the same row, values with different superscript letters differ significantly (p < 0.05).